Position
Reference: PRS000183-JD-1
Position: Sales Engineer
Reporting to: Sales Manager
Location: Prospecton
About
Our client is a leading lead acid battery manufacturer in South Africa, producing over 2.2 million batteries a year. Their batteries are used in more than 40 countries and products cover various industries and applications ranging from mining, railway and renewable energy to surface traction, telecommunications and automotive (including industrial, commercial and passenger vehicles).
Purpose of Job
Prospect for new and maintain existing customers, solicit orders by understanding their needs and submitting the relevant quotations/proposals for standby and renewable energy products.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Responsible for marketing and growing the Standby and Renewable business to new and existing customer base through selling of a range of products and packaged solutions.
- Perform market analysis to identify gaps that can be filled by our packaged offering.
- Develop and organize sales-related processes and activities, which include networking, meetings, and special sales events.
- Manage the sales request process for all types of customer requests i.e. quotes, inquiries, RFP's and tenders.
- Provide specialist advice, site-specific or customer-specific design and validate design requirements for local conditions and recommend solutions.
- Prepare any necessary customer deliverables, such as concept layouts, single line diagrams, and equipment or material specifications.
- Present our products and solutions to customers and at field events such as conferences, seminars, etc.
Minimum Requirements
- 5+ years engineering experience, Degree or Diploma in Electronic/Electrical Engineering.
- Technical solutions sales experience is required.
- Sales individual with strong presentation skills, solution-oriented with deep understanding of project and customer requirements is essential.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- A team player and willing to travel.
- MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Project proficiency.
- Valid driver's licence and must be able to travel.
Package & Remuneration
Monthly
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